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CommUnity Media in Wallingford: Expansion under consideration
Are you a media maker interested in public service?
WPAA-TV in Wallingford CT may be expanding services - if the right individuals reach out to us - to be either part-time evenings Video Support Techs and/or Unpaid Interns for college credit.
This volunteer run organization serves the residents and organizations of Wallingford and nonprofits serving New Haven Area and CT filmmakers (criteria applies).
If you are interested in serving the residents of…
ContinueAdded by Susan Huizenga on December 7, 2016 at 12:14pm — No Comments
October 20th is Community Media Day: We celebrate MidLife Matters
Producers of Community Media invest themselves: Some to make-a-difference. For Community Media Day Oct 20th WPAA-TV is honored to announce the that local Producer Georgian Lussier is being recognized for her investment in informing her viewers as recipient of the Rika Welsh Award from the NorthEast Region Alliance…
Added by Susan Huizenga on October 20, 2016 at 7:00am — No Comments
Digital Media Curating as a Big Blue Bird
Some rules are meant to be broken to protect your personal space. In this regard I have learned from teachers who assume Avatar identities to communicate with friend in social media.
I have done the opposite. At this time tweets from @FreemanWPAATV are mine and I do 99% of the Outreach communication from the organization I manage under this pseudonym. I also wear the costume at community events to increase our awareness with the next generation.…
ContinueAdded by Susan Huizenga on April 30, 2014 at 6:00pm — 1 Comment
Work Life Balance and Productivity
Work Life balance is even more challenging if you work in a non-profit that you are passionate about: And work-life balance is a personal responsibility --- right? In my paying day job I was totally out of balance and the old habits are not easy to shed in my encore choices.
So I will travel to #NHV from #w06492 to stretch my mind today at The Writer's Circle.
Before doing so let me share a good read on What is Productivity: …
ContinueAdded by Susan Huizenga on April 24, 2014 at 10:57am — No Comments
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What the community animators at UK-based consulting and research organization Nurture Development have learned in the 21 years since its founding.How Community Action Shapes Health
Deborah Puntenney has been a colleague of John McKnight and Jody Kretzmann at the Asset-Based Community Development Institute for 25 years. In this transcribed conversation, John and Peter talk with her about how her work focuses on engaging citizens to become effective co-producers of their own health and well-being.Open Street Project
Join us for an Open Streets Study Tour October 6th-8th!
The Open Streets Project is partnering with the non-profit organization New Brunswick Tomorrow to deliver an educational Open Streets Study Tour in New Brunswick, NJ from October 6th - October 8th. The Study Tour will feature classroom sessions, networking opportunities, a behind the scenes tour of New Brunswick’s industry leading Ciclovia.
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Open Streets Project Revamped
The Open Streets Project has undergone some changes over the last year. We bid a sad farewell to project co-founder, the Alliance for Biking & Walking, who are moving on to other things, and we happily welcomed a new partner, international Open Streets leader 8 80 Cities. We are excited for all the possibilities and energy this partnership will bring.
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Local Initiatives Support Corporation
A Market That Kindles Culture and Commerce
In St. Paul, MN, a summer celebration of arts and entrepreneurship, modeled on night markets in Asia, has galvanized commerce and culture along University Avenue. LISC's longtime partner, the Asian Economic Development Association, is leading the charge to revitalize the district, where Southeast Asian residents and businesspeople have incorporated a "a Minnesota twist."How Arts and Culture Can Catalyze Rural Development
In an interview for Rural Voices, a publication of the Housing Assistance Council, Bob Reeder, Rural LISC's director for national programs, discusses the importance of inclusion, diversity and economic equity when bringing arts and culture into community development efforts. With those key ingredients, creative placemaking can be a winning proposition for rural revitalization.What a Farmers Market Can Do
In honor of National Farmers Market Week (August 6 to 12), we’re recognizing the extraordinary markets that LISC has helped launch, grow and support, and how much good they bring to their communities.
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